Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
For more information, see the
“Practical hints” section (
Warning!
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Never switch off the ESP
®
when you see the
ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp
v flashing in
the instrument cluster. In this case proceed
as follows:
ț
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
ț
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
ț
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP
®
cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
Warning!
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The ESP
®
cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP
®
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
pabilities of an ESP
®
equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the us-
er’s safety or the safety of others.
!
Because the ESP
®
operates automatically,
the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter
switch position 0 or 1or KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when
ț
the parking brake is being tested on a brake
test dynamometer
ț
the vehicle is being towed with the
front/rear axle raised
Active braking action through the ESP
®
may oth-
erwise seriously damage the brake system.
The ESP
®
will only function properly if you use
wheels of the recommended tire size
(
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The cruise control and the Distronic* sys-
tem deactivate automatically when the ESP
®
is
in operation (